Meaning & use
transient
Lasting only for a short time; passing quickly and not permanent.
See it in a sentence
The pain was transient, fading completely within a few minutes.
Their happiness felt transient, overshadowed by the uncertainty of what would come next.
A note on using this word
As a noun, a 'transient' is a person who stays somewhere only briefly, such as a temporary guest or traveler.
Words with a similar meaning
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Words with an opposite meaning
permanentlasting
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